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CDC officials reported Monday that the stomach bug outbreak linked to the cyclospora parasite has now sickened 353 people in 14 states and New York City, with at least 21 persons reportedly hospitalized. The cause of the infections, often linked to tainted produce, is still unidentified. "No food items have been implicated to date, but public health authorities are pursuing all leads," the agency said.

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CDC officials reported Friday that the stomach bug outbreak linked to cyclospora infection has now sickened 576 people in 19 states, with at least 36 of those requiring hospitalization. "To date, only the salad mix has been implicated in the outbreak of cyclosporiasis in Iowa and Nebraska," the FDA said. The agency is still investigating whether the salad blend caused the infections in other states.

One source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened at least 425 people in 16 states was traced to a prepackaged salad mix, according to data from Nebraska and Iowa health officials that was confirmed by the CDC. The salad mix was traced by the FDA to Taylor Farms de Mexico. The agencies continue to look for other sources, and CDC Director Thomas Frieden, M.D., said physicians should consider the possibility of Cyclospora infection and request tests for patients who have had several days of diarrhea.

CDC data showed at least 285 people in 11 states have contracted intestinal cyclospora infections, often linked to fresh produce, but researchers have not yet determined the exact cause. Most cases have been reported in Iowa and Nebraska, but CDC officials are unsure if cases in all states are related.

CDC officials reported Thursday that the cyclospora outbreak has sickened 285 people in 11 states, with 18 patients in three states needing hospitalization. The cause of the infection is still unidentified, and public health officials said it's possible not all the cases are connected. The one-celled parasite typically shows up on fresh produce.

CDC officials reported Tuesday that the recent hepatitis A outbreak has sickened 118 people in eight states, 47 of whom were hospitalized. The outbreak has been linked to a frozen berry mix sold at Costco stores that has been recalled.